Bridgeport Launches Search For Permanent Police Chief

BRIDGEPORT, CT — The city has launched a search for a permanent Police Chief, hiring an outside consultant to begin setting up "meetings with various stakeholders in our community who will have input on what they are looking for in a Police Chief," announced Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim.

"These meetings will include city staff, police department staff, elected officials, citizens, citizen groups and community organizations," stated Ganim.

Currently, the position is being held on an interim basis by A.J. Perez, who is expected to apply for the permanent post, reports the Connecticut Post.

The Executive Search Consultant Meetings with Civil Services, HR, and city officials, began on Tuesday, and meetings with elected officials, including state elected officials, council members and community stakeholders will be scheduled in the near future.

According to Ganim's release:

Qualities in a police chief that have been suggested or recommended in prior years include characteristics that represent strong management, leadership and law enforcement knowledge, the ability to execute effective Community Policing as well as some various personal traits.

The Police Chief Executive Search Process will commence and the department will open the position of Police Chief to a nationwide search when the planning stages of the selection process have all been appropriately finalized. Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport will invite all qualified candidates to apply for the position.

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